The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
09-28-2022 at 2:17 A.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the 200 block of KUKI Lane in Ukiah, California.
The Deputies performed a traffic stop and contacted the driver of the vehicle, who was identified as Edward Blakeley. A records check revealed that Blakeley was on active Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) out of Solano County. Blakeley’s PRCS terms included a condition that he submit to search upon request.
A search of Blakeley’s person and vehicle revealed a personal use quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a methamphetamine smoking pipe.
Blakeley was arrested for 3455 PC (Felony Violation of PRCS), 11377(a) HS (Misdemeanor Possession Controlled Substance) and 11364(a) HS (Misdemeanor Possession Drug Paraphernalia). Blakeley was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held on a No Bail status.
Editor’s Note
The North Coast of California has a disproportionately high rate of drug abuse and addiction compared to the rest of California Treatment can help. The following resources are available to those seeking support for themselves or their loved ones:
- Mendocino County
- Contact Behavioral Health and Recovery Services at 1(855)765-9703.
- Humboldt County
- Contact the Humboldt County Substance Use Disorder Hotline at 1-855-765-9703
- Trinity County
- Contact Alcohol and Other Drug Service at (530)623-1362
- Lake County
Contact the Substance Use Disorder Services at 1(800)900-2075
